Krefeld
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Krefeld is an independent city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, located west of the Rhine River near Düsseldorf. It is traditionally known as the "Velvet and Silk City" due to its historical prominence in textile manufacturing.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal stripes, black on top and yellow on the bottom, with an aspect ratio of 3:5. The city coat of arms is centered on the flag. The shield is party per pale; the dexter side (left from observer's view) shows Saint Denis on a silver field in red episcopal vestments holding a crozier and his severed head, with a small golden shield bearing a black fess at his feet (Lords of Moers). The sinister side (right from observer's view) is divided horizontally into blue over red, featuring two crossed golden keys overlaid with small silver shields depicting black crosses (Electorate of Cologne).
Symbolism: The black and yellow colours of the flag derive from the historical County of Moers, to which Krefeld belonged. The centered coat of arms features Saint Denis, the patron saint of the city, alongside heraldic symbols representing the historic local rulers: the Lords of Moers and the Electorate of Cologne.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal stripes, black on top and yellow on the bottom, with an aspect ratio of 3:5. The city coat of arms is centered on the flag. The shield is party per pale; the dexter side (left from observer's view) shows Saint Denis on a silver field in red episcopal vestments holding a crozier and his severed head, with a small golden shield bearing a black fess at his feet (Lords of Moers). The sinister side (right from observer's view) is divided horizontally into blue over red, featuring two crossed golden keys overlaid with small silver shields depicting black crosses (Electorate of Cologne).
Symbolism: The black and yellow colours of the flag derive from the historical County of Moers, to which Krefeld belonged. The centered coat of arms features Saint Denis, the patron saint of the city, alongside heraldic symbols representing the historic local rulers: the Lords of Moers and the Electorate of Cologne.
Statistics
Area
137.78 km²
Population
228,426